World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
William L. Whitis, Jr.
Branch of Service
U.S. Army Air Force
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas
Honored By
Joe B. Rushing
Relationship
Brother-in-law
VOLUNTARILY ENLISTED SEPTEMBER 26, 1942. TRAINED AT RANDOLPH AIR BASE, CHANUTE AIR BASE AND OTHER INSTALLATIONS BECOMING AN ENGINEER FOR B-29 BOMBERS. DISCHARGED MARCH 1, 1946 WITH THE RANK OF TECHNICAL SERGEANT.